The Cheney Blackhawks are taking a road trip to take on the Shadle Park Highlanders at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cheney will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Cheney was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Gonzaga Prep on Tuesday. Cheney was the clear victor by a 21-5 margin over Gonzaga Prep. The victory continues a trend for the Blackhawks in their matchups with the Bullpups: they've now won six in a row.
Maddy Hurley was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Hurley was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Bella Huan and Mia Ashcroft did most of the damage at the plate: Huan scored four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Ashcroft scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Millie Beito was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Cheney hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gonzaga Prep struck out nine times.
Meanwhile, Shadle Park was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against Mead, falling 16-4.
Shadle Park saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was McKenzie Duncan, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That double was Duncan's first of the season.
Cheney's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Shadle Park, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
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